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Zorluk: ZorPhysiological Adaptation

A practical nurse (PN) is monitoring a client who is receiving a packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion. The client suddenly becomes restless and reports severe lower back pain, chills, and shortness of breath. In what order should the PN perform the following actions? Arrange the actions in the correct sequence from first to last.

  1. 1Stop the blood transfusion immediately.
  2. 2Replace the IV tubing and initiate an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride.
  3. 3Notify the registered nurse (RN) and the healthcare provider.
  4. 4Obtain a complete set of vital signs.
  5. 5Return the blood bag and attached tubing to the blood bank.

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The correct sequence is to first stop the blood transfusion immediately, then replace the IV tubing and initiate an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride. Next, the PN must notify the registered nurse (RN) and the healthcare provider, followed by obtaining a complete set of vital signs. Finally, the blood bag and attached tubing should be returned to the blood bank.
When a client exhibits signs of an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction (such as severe lower back pain, chills, and dyspnea), the absolute first priority is to stop the transfusion to prevent further exposure to the incompatible blood. Next, the nurse must maintain a patent intravenous line with 0.9% sodium chloride using completely new tubing. Using the old tubing would inadvertently push the remaining reactive blood into the client. After securing IV access, the nurse immediately notifies the RN and healthcare provider to initiate emergency medical interventions. Once help is notified, the nurse assesses vital signs to monitor hemodynamic stability. Finally, after the client is stable, the blood bag, tubing, and associated labels are returned to the blood bank for diagnostic investigation.

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1
Recognize the clinical manifestations of an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction.
Identifies the life-threatening emergency based on the client's symptoms.
Lower back pain, chills, and dyspnea are hallmark signs of a severe immune response that require immediate intervention.
2
Stop the blood transfusion immediately.
Halts the delivery of the incompatible blood product.
This is the absolute highest priority to prevent further physiological harm and limit the amount of reactive antigen entering the bloodstream.
3
Replace the IV tubing and initiate an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride.
Maintains a patent IV access route with a compatible isotonic solution.
A patent IV is required for emergency fluid resuscitation and medications. New tubing is essential to avoid pushing the remaining reactive blood in the old tubing into the client.
4
Notify the registered nurse (RN) and the healthcare provider.
Escalates the clinical emergency to the appropriate personnel.
The RN and provider must rapidly evaluate the client and prescribe emergency pharmacological interventions.
5
Obtain a complete set of vital signs.
Establishes an objective clinical baseline of the client's hemodynamic status.
Vital signs help determine the severity of systemic shock and guide ongoing resuscitation efforts.
6
Return the blood bag and attached tubing to the blood bank.
Preserves the physical evidence of the transfusion.
The blood bank must analyze the remaining product and tubing to confirm the cause of the reaction (e.g., ABO incompatibility).

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Prioritization of emergency interventions for an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction
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Physiological Adaptation

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